Recent content by highroller

Chris, My layout is a modified version of the original great western trunk. I did not buy the tracl kit, I ordered each track pieces instead. For my layout, I used more than 1 and a half box of Midwest #3013 cork (25 pcs each) Unfortunately, I don't have other pics of the wiring. I just...

Very nice ditch lights ! I will definitively look for this option instead of using bulbs.

I added rear ditch lights and receptacles.

Thanks, I will look for a PL-303 plow. I think some SLR loco use Natan K5 but this one seem to be different. Yes the ditch light will be lit with bulbs. I will run the wires trough a hole in the pilot. I glue the bulb with Pacer canopy glue so they can be removed easily. There is no easy...

I installed the bell, the Pyle nose light, the front ditch lights and receptacles assembly. Next, I will install ditch lights and receptacle to the rear of the locomotive. I'm still searching for the correct snow plow and air horn parts. Not sure what to get exactly.

Thanks for the advice Jerome. I had the same issue with Microscale CN decals in the past so I assume it may happen with all brand of decals.

Chassis is primed an ready for the grimy black paint.

The paint scheme will not be too hard to do since I got a nice set of decals with black strips :) The model history : Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad - CRI&P 377 Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad - CRI&P 3001 GO Transit 723 EMD Lease - EML 202 Locomotive Leasing...

I made a scratchbuilt retention tank which is a little larger than the prototype but I decided to keep it that way. Once painted black it should be less apparent. I have now completed the detailing of the chassis. I'm now ready for priming and painting. Thats it for now, I need a break :D

Fuel tank detailing almost finish. Next, I will build and install a retention tank at the back of the fuel tank.

Hi everyone, I started adding details to the fuel tank and its not an easy task with Atlas locos since there is not a lot of space under the chassis. I installed traction cable but I add to squeeze them behind tubing and air tank to make them fit properly. I also found a drawing of my...

Thanks for the info about the Hi-Tech product.

Here is my Atlas GP-40 with Details West AP-356 Adaptor plate & Blomberg sideframes. They look more accurate than the oversized Atlas sideframes. I followed Brian Banna instructions for the conversion at http://www.6axlepwr.com/SIDE_FRAME_CONVERSION.html And it work pretty well, my trucks...

Very nice analysis Stein. You're right about the limitation of a 4 x 8 layout. Also, I want to mention that you rarely see only one loco on a train so in 4 x 8 format you cannot setup a consist of two or three 6-axles locos plus 85' foot cars that won't fit on that format. I limited...

Here is a picture of the prototype I use for this project: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=31815&nseq=2